As part of the monthly Science on Tap Vancouver Series, Christine Portfors, interim director of research and graduate studies, and Susan Masta of Portland State University, will speak at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at downtown Vancouver Kiggins Theatre. The talk, "Out of the Dark: Spiders and Bats," will seek to dispel common myths about these two often misunderstood creatures. Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main Street, Vancouver; $8 to $10 suggested cover.
Get a bargain at The Bookie
The Bookie will have a flash sale Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 8 and 9. All hoods and pants will be $10 off.
Attend a research presentation on reading skills and source use
“Reading and Engaging Sources: What Students' Use of Sources Reveals About Advanced Reading Skills”
Noon – 1 p.m. Oct. 10
Library, Room 201
Sandra Jamieson, director of Writing Across the Curriculum at Drew University, will present research from her recent study on the relationship between reading skills and how students use sources. In addition, she’ll share pedagogical strategies for helping students maneuver source use in academic writing situations. Free and open to all faculty and staff. For more information, contact Wendy Olson, 6-9513.
Demographic compensation and tipping points in climate-induced range shifts
An important challenge in anticipating biotic responses to climate change is to predict the geographical ranges of species in the future climate, which in turn requires us to understand the forces setting range limits. In a long-term study of two tundra plants which, because they are
cold-adapted, should serve as good indicators of warming effects, we have found opposing demographic changes as the southern (i.e., warmer) range limit is approached, stabilizing the range limit. However, we also see the potential for this demographic compensation to be overwhelmed once a climatic tipping point has been surpassed. Thus a period of range stasis may be followed by sudden climate-induced range shift.
Preview Day is Oct. 18
Invite friends and family to Preview Day held 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. Attendees will learn about WSU Vancouver’s academic programs, application process, campus life and how to pay for college.
Thank you for your lockdown drill participation
A 30-minute lockdown drill was completed last Wed., Oct. 1. The lockdown drill provided the campus an opportunity to practice hostile-intruder responses and test campus emergency notification systems.
If you didn’t receive a lockdown drill notice via text, email or telephone, go to zzusis and update your emergency notification information. Lockdown comments may be sent
to Lt. Dave Stephenson.
Science on Tap Vancouver, 7 p.m. "Out of the Dark: Spiders and Bats" will seek to dispel common myths about these two often misunderstood creatures with Susan Masta of Portland State University and Christine Portfors of Washington State University Vancouver.
There’s an old saying that “money is the mother’s milk of politics.” The size of a candidate’s war chest isn’t the only factor determining survival, but “candidates who have more funds, have more of a capacity to get their message directly to voters,” said Carolyn Long, an associate professor of the school of politics, philosophy and public affairs at Washington State University Vancouver…
Washington State University Vancouver will host events aimed to challenge social stereotypes and explore the diverse experiences of people with different abilities in honor of Disability Awareness Month in October.
“It’s not seen as a competitive district at this point; it doesn’t mean it can’t be in the future,” said Carolyn Long, an associate professor of the school of politics, philosophy and public affairs at Washington State University Vancouver.
Washington State University Vancouver's Center for Social and Environmental Justice will present a free, public lecture, "Ebola in Africa: Culture, ...
Reminders
Dengerink Administration Building elevator offline for maintenance through Oct. 10
CSEJ presents “Ebola in Africa: Culture, Politics and Ecology,” 12 – 1:15 p.m. Oct. 7, Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110
Chancellor’s Seminar
Series presents “The Promise of Washington Wines,” 11:45 a.m. Oct. 10, Firstenburg Student Commons, Purchase tickets
Schedule a TIAA-CREF consultation online for Dec. 16 – 18
